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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y278 AKEMOT history

Y278 AKE is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 10 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 69,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2021.

Y278 AKE red Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2022
Mileage
69,491 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 AKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 AKE was last recorded at 69,491 miles on 3 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2021: 69,491 miles, lower than 85,991 miles on 7 Feb 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,991 miles · 7 Feb 2013
Average per year
408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 69,491 miles
  • 2013 – 85,991 miles
  • 2012 – 82,894 miles
  • 2011 – 79,198 miles
  • 2010 – 76,586 miles
  • 2009 – 73,214 miles
  • 2008 – 69,272 miles
  • 2007 – 66,142 miles
  • 2006 – 63,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,491 miles (-16,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,491 miles
    Test number
    757967919765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,991 miles (+3,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,991 miles
    Test number
    336408433002
    • NoteOil leak

  3. Pass82,894 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    767688842024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,198 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,198 miles
    Test number
    708638041009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,586 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,586 miles
    Test number
    820033450052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,214 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,214 miles
    Test number
    250294049092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,272 miles
    Test number
    433178958002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail69,272 miles (+3,130)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,272 miles
    Test number
    582138858017
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass66,142 miles (+3,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,142 miles
    Test number
    794110767062
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  10. Pass63,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,099 miles
    Test number
    833979256048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 AKE

Does Y278 AKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 AKE expired on 2 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 AKE?
The MOT on Y278 AKE expired on 2 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 AKE done?
Y278 AKE was recorded at 69,491 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 408 miles a year.
Has Y278 AKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 AKE has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2008.
Has the mileage on Y278 AKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 AKE find?
Y278 AKE passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: nearside rear outer subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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